M.S. in medical physics

[caribstud]

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Would an M.S. in medical physics help my application? I'm interested in the field but need to beef up my CV with research and make some contacts. I thought this might be a good way to do it. If after the M.S. I didn't get in I could always finish the PhD. and try again. All opinions are appreciated.

 

[Mulletfluf]

This has been previously discussed in multiple threads. The general summary is yes it will help but its not a guarantee by any means. If you intend on doing this for the sole purpose of CV building I think you'd be more successful pursuing research full time.

 

[caribstud]

How should one go about getting a full time research position? I contacted radonc faculty at my home town program but got no where. If anyone has suggestions on how to get involved and preferably how to make a meager salary at the same time, please please share!

 

[Pewl]

Perhaps try contacting some bigger programs and see if they have any research fellowships. I'm sure there are a number of fellowship pathways out there.

I currently have an M.S. in medical physics. I think it's a useful thing to have, but I agree with Mulletfluf that you may be better off doing a year of research, rather than doing this M.S. just for the sake of applying.